Bed sheets should be washed at least every other week. If you sweat at night, wash your bed sheets weekly.

Bed sheets should be washed at least every other week. If you sweat at night, wash your bed sheets weekly.

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Pillows should be cleaned two to three times per year. Washing when the seasons change is a good idea, the Good Housekeeping article states.

Pillows should be cleaned two to three times per year. Washing when the seasons change is a good idea, the Good Housekeeping article states.

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Comforters are another item that can be washed with the seasons, but the article warns that all bedding should be washed after someone has been sick.

Comforters are another item that can be washed with the seasons, but the article warns that all bedding should be washed after someone has been sick.

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After a few good nights' sleep, toss your pajamas in the wash. If you're a before-you-go-to-bed showerer, you can wait a few extra nights between washings.

After a few good nights' sleep, toss your pajamas in the wash. If you're a before-you-go-to-bed showerer, you can wait a few extra nights between washings.

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Not everything you wear gets dirty after you've worn it once. Jackets, for example, can be worn several times before they need a cleaning.

Not everything you wear gets dirty after you've worn it once. Jackets, for example, can be worn several times before they need a cleaning.

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Dresses can also be worn more than once between cleaning, the article states.

Dresses can also be worn more than once between cleaning, the article states.

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When it comes to bath towels, they need a spin in the washer after three or four uses. To keep towels from getting musty-smelling in between washes, make sure to hang them up and give them room to air dry thoroughly. less

When it comes to bath towels, they need a spin in the washer after three or four uses. To keep towels from getting musty-smelling in between washes, make sure to hang them up and give them room to air dry ... more

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Towels that are used after a workout will need to be washed more often.

Towels that are used after a workout will need to be washed more often.

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Every now and then, it's a good idea to toss your shower curtain liner in the wash, which helps prevent mildew stains.

Every now and then, it's a good idea to toss your shower curtain liner in the wash, which helps prevent mildew stains.

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If your bathroom sees heavy foot traffic, the bath mat may need to be washed weekly. Smart shopping tip: Increase the time between washes by purchasing a reversible bath mat.

If your bathroom sees heavy foot traffic, the bath mat may need to be washed weekly. Smart shopping tip: Increase the time between washes by purchasing a reversible bath mat.